garlic and herb roasted chicken thighs – a sneek-peak into our september issue

Weeknight schedules get busy and life whisks by in a flash and although it’s tempting to sail in to the drive thru on the way home or use a meal delivery option once cozily inside, it isn’t always the healthiest for you or the fam.

Keeping a few simple, delicious and healthy recipes on file is how we make it through each week here at Basil Cottage, yet that’s not always enough. To stay on track and to maximize time and flavors, a weekly menu and a few minutes set aside each evening for next day pre-prep is essential.

I love this dish because it works any time of year and is entirely seasonal. Chicken is my go to fave and when it comes to herbs, I recommend you use what you like best. Whatever you have growing in your outdoor or kitchen herb garden or even a great
find at the farmers market or your local grocer.

My side dish pairing in the warm summer weather is seasonal, roasted vegetables. Rice, pasta and potatoes work very well as we move deeper into the year and crave heavier foods and flavors.

Note: While I love this recipe as is, I often nix the cream altogether, adding a bit more wine and chicken stock, then toss in a few thin lemon slices, giving it a lighter fresh flavor for summer.

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Thank you for taking a sneak-peek inside of September of basil & salt magazine. In this issue we are talking about pre-prep and menu planning for fall and the even busier, holiday season. I would like to invite you to subscribe and be part of our magazine each month, the annual subscription being a savings from the retail per-issue price.

Cook thighs on medium-high with skin side down first to brown for 4-5 minutes. Using tongs, turn thighs over and cook for an additional 4 minutes, for an approximate total of 8-10 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

In same skillet, add 1 tablespoon butter and onion and sauté until the onion is browned, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and thyme, cook for another minute.

Add 1 tablespoon flour and cook for about a minute, until it’s no longer white in color. Add wine slowly and increase heat from medium-high to high and cook for a few minutes.

Add chicken stock and heavy cream, stirring to combine until it reduces slightly, about 5 minutes. Now is the time to sample sauce to see if more salt and or pepper is needed.

Return chicken thighs back to pan and place pan in oven, uncovered for 35 minutes. Check for doneness and add fresh thyme or herbs of choice and serve with roasted vegetables.